
STUCK IN LIFE
Hello folks,
This is a call for every software engineer and broader community. I’m a 30 year old customer support employee who worked at Airtel, MPL, Wazirx and I have 5 years of total experience all things customer support.
About a year ago, laid off at Wazirx due to crypto taxes and regulations and it’s been an uphill battle to find a steady job in the market.
Did few freelance jobs but nothing is working out. I’m at a point where I’m unable to even get by on monthly basis.
I’m a Engg dropout as well, so no degree, no real top notch experience to land other roles.
I finally decided to have a crack at software jobs and pivot to whole new field. I have few queries, if anyone can find some time and answer them, it would mean the world to me
- Do I need a degree to land software roles ?
- To pivot to coding roles ( no prior experience), where should i start ?
- There’s an ocean of misinformation out there, I’m really confused on where to start and which courses to take up? ( Planning to take up Phyton )
- Can coding help to land freelance jobs ( I know it’s difficult and takes time to reach good enough of a level but I’m willing to work hard and put the hours in ).
- I know companies doesn’t bet on candidates without a degree but what’s the best way to approach this scenario?
Thanks a lot for your time for answering these queries. Highly appreciated 🙏🏼

Mostly you will have to venture out in Bengaluru cos that is the only city with startups who dont care about your degree.
Ncr market has always been attached to the stigma of a btech degree from tier 1 and tier 2.
Find a job in this market is extremely difficult without a degree right now.
Plus your levels of knowledge wont be as smooth as a someone who has dedicated all his time in the soft dev role.
So, its not impossible but definately very hard for you to get in this market.
Going forward, yes in long run also, there will be problems without a degree.

Second this.

All the best for your new career, just couple of days ago somebody mentioned here they got job at Zomato without degree, so it is not impossible to get job without degree.